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Delightful Bucharest - Free Walking Tour

Overview of the tour in Bucharest

Hello traveler, I invite you to a walking tour in the heart of #Bucharest. I believe that walking tours are the best way to see a city and by walking with me, you will find out more about this splendid destination and the nuances of living in the capital of #Romania. Book the authentic and visit some of the highlights with a LOCAL insider. Sites you will visit: -Stravropoleos Church -CEC Palace -Pasajul Macca-Villacrosse -Cercul Militar -Palatul Telefoanelor -Revolution Square & former Royal Palace -Ateneul Român (ending point). Useful information: -Duration: 1.45h - maximum 2h, depending on the group number. -Meeting point: right in front of the entrance doors to the Marmorosch Hotel (Old Town). -Please wear comfortable walking shoes, proper clothing, or/ and an umbrella if needed. With suitable gear, there is no such thing as "bad weather". THE TOUR will take place even with 1–2 people, RAIN or SHINE, I am here to help you take advantage of your limited time in the city. -Price: not a set price, so contributions are welcome and highly appreciated, allowing me to continue my work. Show your appreciation based on your personal satisfaction. Thank you and see you soon!

This activity includes:

• Stavropoleos Monastery Church
• Romanian Athenaeum
• National Military Club
• Ministry of Internal Affairs
• Macca - Vilacrosse Passage
• Piața Revoluției
• Central University Library Carol I
• "Kretzulescu" Church
• Communism in Romania
• Delightful Bucharest
• Monarchy in Romania
• Bucharest Downtown
• Sightseeing
• Amazing Bucharest

Meeting point

The Marmorosch Hotel, strada Doamnei 2

Right in front doors entrance to the Marmorosch Hotel. Exact location: Strada Doamnei 2, București 030053. I will have a handmade signpost.

Things to note

▪️Duration: 1,45h - maximum 2h, depending on the group number. ▪️Meeting point: right in the front doors of The Marmorosch Hotel (Old Town)- I will have a handmade signpost. ▪️OUTFIT: casual (according to weather conditions). Please wear comfortable walking shoes, proper clothing, or/ and an umbrella if needed. With suitable gear, there is no such thing as "bad weather". ▪️THE TOUR will take place even with 1-2 people, RAIN or SHINE, I am here to help you take advantage of your limited time in the city. ▪️Price: does not have a set price, so contributions are welcome and highly appreciated, allowing me to continue and improve my work and dedication. It is possible by cash (preferred method), Revolut, or PayPal.

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to $50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

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You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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Free Walking Tour Bucharest

Free walking tour Bucharest takes you through Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, is a vibrant and eclectic destination known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and lively cultural scene. Dubbed the “Paris of the East,” the city boasts elegant boulevards, grand palaces, and a mix of architectural styles, from medieval fortresses to Art Nouveau buildings and Soviet-era apartment blocks. With its lively street markets, trendy cafes, and museums, Bucharest is a perfect destination for those seeking a fascinating blend of old and new.

General information

Meet your guide at the Palace of the parlament

11:00 hrs / 16:00 hrs

Tip only basis

Booking this tour is mandatory

Free Walking Tour Bucharest – Itinerary

Free walking tour Bucharest will start at the magnificent Palace of the Parliament, which is the second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon. From here, you will make your way to the historic Lipscani district, which was once the city’s commercial center. As you stroll through its narrow streets, you will see some of the city’s oldest and most beautiful buildings, including the Hanul lui Manuc and the Zlatari Church.

Next, head over to the Stavropoleos Monastery, a stunning example of Romanian medieval architecture. The intricate frescoes and carved wooden details will leave you in awe. From there, you can make your way to the impressive Romanian Athenaeum, a beautiful concert hall that serves as a symbol of the city’s cultural heritage.

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Finally, your tour will end at the iconic Revolution Square, where you can learn about the 1989 revolution that led to the end of communism in Romania. The square is surrounded by several important landmarks, including the former Royal Palace, the National Museum of Art, and the Memorial of Rebirth.

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Free Walking Tour Bucharest

Join us for the best-rated free tours of bucharest, free  bucharest walking tour.

Welcome everyone! Walkabout Free Tours means a team of licensed guides happy to share with you their love for Bucharest, a city full of contrasts that you will remember!

We started to share our love for stories in 2009, being the first free tours in Romania. It’s being a great ride and thanks to our guests support, our NGO organised a lot of free events and tours for locals too. 

We offer daily two free tours . In different occasions we run seasonal thematic trails or charity tours where you have the chance to support local causes. 

The “Story of Bucharest” is your best introduction to the city connecting dots to the full context of Romanian history . We cover the main sights starting with the largest one – the Palace of Parliament . We stroll in the cobbled streets of the old town visiting the oldest church, Manuc’s Inn , Stavropoleos Monastery , Caru cu Bere beer house, Lipscani street , CEC Palace , University Square and many other hidden stories about the heart of the city. This tour is available in weekends in Spanish too.

“From Monarchy to Communism ” is our second trail getting out of the pedestrian old town on the most elegant boulevard of the capital – Calea Victoriei . This itinerary is a “ zoom in” in the most interesting century of the city :  flourishing with the first king arrival, bombed in the World Wars and facing churches, French palaces and communist institutions . You will meet our four kings and their struggles in the WWs, in love and finally in the forced exile. We will imagine the fancy life back then as we walk by the Royal Palace , the Romanian Atheneum , Cismigiu Garden or secret passages. 

Local tips and insights will spice up your experience in Bucharest with fun and emotion , making it a holiday to remember!

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Free Walking Sightseeing Tours in Bucharest, Romania

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Guided Sightseeing Tours

Book guided sightseeing tours and activities in Bucharest.

Explore Bucharest in Romania with one of our free walking tours . Click on a marker on the map to get started and view details about the tour. Below is an overview of the sightseeing tours. A total of 17 tours are available in Bucharest, Romania.

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Self-guided Tour #1

• Biserica Ortodoxă Apostol din Tabaci
• Biserica Ortodoxă „Dobroteasa”
• Teatrul de Operetă și Musical Ion Dacian
• Biserica Ortodoxă „Bucur Ciobanul”
• Mănăstirea Radu Vodă
• Fântâna Zodiac
• Prof. Eng. Dimitrie Leonida National Technological Museum
• Uzina electrică Filaret
• Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino Fountain
• 1906 fountain
• Observatorul astronomic Bosianu
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• Carol Park Mausoleum
• Parcul Tineretului

Self-guided Tour #2

• Theodor Pallady Museum
• Biserica Ortodoxă „Popa Chițu”
• Ion Luca Caragiale
• Mănăstirea Ortodoxă „Schitul Dârvari”
• Biserica Ortodoxă „Icoanei”
• Grădina Icoanei
• Italian Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
• Biserica Ortodoxă Boteanu-Ienii
• Memorial of Rebirth
• Carol I Central University Library
• Romanian Atheneum
• Biserica Albă
• Gheorghe Panu
• Arhivele Naționale
• National Opera
• Biserica Sfântul Elefterie Nou
• Biserica Sfântul Elefterie Vechi
• Capela Elisabeta Doamna

Self-guided Tour #3

• Great Synagogue
• The Jewish Theatre
• Biserica Sfântul Dumitru - Slobozia
• Biserica Ortodoxă „Sfântul Spiridon Nou”
• Catedrala Patriarhală Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena
• Dealul Mitropoliei
• Mihai Eminescu
• Antim Monastery
• Palatul Bragadiru

Self-guided Tour #4

• National Cathedral of Romania
• Dealul Arsenalului
• National Museum of Contemporary Art
• National History Museum of Romania
• Biserica Ortodoxă Zlătari - Sfântul Ciprian
• Biserica Mănăstirii Stavropoleos
• Biserica Sfântul Nicolae - Ghica
• Biserica Doamnei
• Grand Hôtel du Boulevard
• Biserica Ortodoxă Crețulescu
• Grand Hotel Continental
• Gheorghe Lazăr
• Biserica „Trei Ierarhi“ - Colțea
• National Theatre Bucharest Museum
• C. A. Rosetti
• Biserica Sfântul Gheorghe - Nou
• Templul Coral
• Piața Unirii
• Biserica „Sfântul Anton - Curtea Veche”

Self-guided Tour #5

• Romanian Railway Museum
• Monumentul Eroilor C.F.R.
• Grigore Antipa Natural History National Museum
• National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
• National Geological Museum
• Monumentul Eroilor Aerului
• National Museum of Maps and Rare Books

Self-guided Tour #6

• Cathedral of Saint Basil the Great
• Casa Nanu-Muscel
• Biserica „Sf. Visarion Vechi“
• Admiral Vasile Urseanu Bucharest City Observatory
• Maria and Dr. George Severeanu Collection
• Casa Mița Biciclista
• Assan House
• Royal Palace
• Palatul Romanit
• Art Collections Museum
• Catedrala romano-catolică Sfântul Iosif
• Palatul Nunțiaturii Apostolice a Sfântului Scaun din București
• Cinema Dacia
• Monumentul Infanteristului
• Monumentul Eroilor Artileriști
• Dimitrie Brandza Botanic Garden
• Grozăvești Power Station

Self-guided Tour #7

• Biserica Ortodoxă Sfântul Gheorghe Grivița
• Monumentul Topogeodezilor Militari
• Triumphal Arch
• Palatul Elisabeta
• Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum

Why Visit Sights? Self-guided sightseeing tours are a free and safe alternative to bus tours. You can explore Bucharest at your own pace, any time! Do something good for your health by walking.

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A free self guided walking tour in Bucharest perfect for you

• February 7, 2024

There are several free walking tours in Bucharest and many of them have excellent reviews. These are guided tours and that means that a person will be your guide and will show you the main attractions in the city. They are organized at a certain hour and the guide will greet you at the meeting point.

The only thing with these free guided tours in Bucharest is that they are not completely free. And that happens all over the world not just in Bucharest. All the main cities in the world offer free walking tours. Bucharest is just one of them.

Since a person offers his time and knowledge, he expects something in return. Yes, the tours are advertised as free, but the practice is that you pay something at the end. Sure, this is not mandatory. Many people just say bye and walk away. But if you prefer a guided tour and don’t want to pay too much for it, this is a great solution.

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Bucharest Walking Tour

Free self-guided tour in bucharest.

We developed a free self-guided walking tour in Bucharest. That means that you will not interact with a person, so nobody expects anything. The other main advantage of this tour is that you can do it whenever you want, in your own rhythm. You don’t have to start it at a certain hour and you can stop on the way for as long as you want.  Also, if you want to visit some of the attractions on the way, you can do this.

Details about the free walking tour in Bucharest

The route has around 2.5 kilometres. If you don’t stop at all it will take you around 1.5 hours. But once you reach a certain attraction it is recommended to go inside and visit it. If you have enough time, this is the best way to get to know Bucharest.

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The tour ends at the University Square, close to the old town so you can remain there for a drink or for a meal.

An important detail is that this self-guided tour is made with the help of your phone. That is why you will need a charged phone with Internet access.

Here are the main details you should know before starting the tour:

Starting point: Romanian Atheneum

How to get there: subway to Romana station; buses, trolleys.

Route length: about 2.5 km

Route duration: 1.5 hours

Schedule: The tour can be done every day

You need: a mobile phone with internet access

How does it work?

Access the map and follow the walking indications. You will be guided by your phone. Go to the starting point once you are ready and access the map below.

How to book this Bucharest free tour?

There is no need to make a booking. When you want to discover Bucharest on your own, just go to the starting point and access the map below:

Make sure your phone is charged and you have an Internet connection. Then go and have fun!

What will you see during this Bucharest self-guided tour?

This free self-guided tour of Bucharest was created for all the tourists who want to explore Bucharest on their own in a free and fun way. It is strictly forbidden to copy it or to use it for commercial purposes.

And if you liked it, don’t forget that you can always extend your stay in Bucharest with some day trips or even a longer tour in Romania.

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Best Free Walking Tours in Bucharest

Enjoying a European capital includes diving into the day to day life of the city. The best free walking tours in Bucharest offers just that. An understanding of the life that goes on the streets beyond the usual landmarks. It’s the main reason to consider a free walking tour .

There are a number of them you can find, book online, and attend during your trip to Romania. Become part of a friendly group of tourists that want to learn more about this growing city. 

If you’d like to visit Romania beyond the borders of the capital we can help you. TravelMaker offers paid tours that include some of the iconic landmarks that you should see for yourself while in this Balkanic area. 

The Two Castles in One Day Tour is a great option to discover two beautiful Romanian castles (Peles Royal Castle & Bran Dracula’s Castle) and the charming city of Brasov in Transylvania. Book the tour today.

But now let’s find out more about the options you have when searching for free tours of Bucharest.

Unbelievable Bucharest

Behind this amazing experience that tourists can enjoy there is a family business. They have a growing passion for the city they live in and grew up in. It’s their wish to share their vision of the Romanian capital with as many tourists as possible.

The free walking tour in Bucharest idea came to life in 2018, after a lunch Catalina had with her parents. She realized then that she knew very few details about the city she grew up in. 

She then researched and learned unique hidden facts that she rigorously checked. She collected stories from: 

• Other tours 
• Old newspaper
• Documentaries
• Memories from grandparents, family, and friends.

Their team believes in storytelling and presenting each monument anchored in its past and myths . They created an experience that conveys feelings not just facts about buildings.

In the main Unbelievable Bucharest tour, you’ll get a morning walk with a professional guide that tells you everything about the historic city center and the Parliament. As it’s a free walking tour your pets are allowed and welcomed.

The best part is that you don’t have to book it in advance for the English tour. If you wake up in Bucharest, then head to boulevard Unirii. Each day at 10:00 AM the tour starts there. The tour is offered in Spanish as well with a bit of a different schedule.

During the tour, you’ll find out more about the general history of Romania. It will all start with legends and stories about the Palace of Parliament. An amazing grand building that left an important mark in the communist era. 

Tour continues over the Dâmbovița river next to the Palace of Justice. The neoclassical building was created between 1890 and 1895 from the joint work of two architects:

• Ion Mincu and
• Albert Ballu.

Then on the itinerary is the 300-year-old Stavropoleos Monastery. The building survived the big fire of 1847 that destroyed most of the structures from that period. Consider visiting the tranquil courtyard as well.

Further on, the free tour of Bucharest explores the street beauty of the french-inspired architecture and passages. You’ll get to:

• dive into the streets of the Old Town,
• hear the details of the Caru cu Bere restaurant’s past,
• walk along the famous Victoriei Avenue,
• wander through the Macca Villacrosse passage,
• sightsee the building that hosts the National Bank of Romania.

The tour also includes a stop at the Carturești Carusel, one of the most incredible bookstores in Bucharest. Next, the group will continue at Manuc’s Inn and Saint Anthony’s Church. 

The walk ends with great stories about the legends of Dracula, the roman influences of the Romanian people, and many more topics. The last landmark you’ll get to enjoy is the Kilometer Zero.

The Unbelievable Bucharest team has even more themed free tours of the capital . Whether you are interested in ghouls and vampires or a communist background you’ll find an option that is perfectly suited to your taste.

They even have an option for those that are visiting during the Christmas season!

Even if the Tour is free it is customary for the attendees to leave a tip to the guide based on how much they enjoyed the tour .

Here’s what other tourists that have taken this unbelievable free tours of Bucharest had to say:

I really loved this free tour as I learned many facts about Bucharest but, at the same time, the guide Adrian made us have fun. Not only did we visit many places, but we were also told many advices about what to eat or what to visit during our stay in Romania. I highly recommend this tour. – Maria P.

Andrada was an amazing guide. I enjoyed and learned a lot during my tour around the city of Bucharest. – Masole12

Start Location: Social 1 Restaurant, Unirii boulevard number 1

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Start Time: Every day at 10:00 for the English tour and from 12:00 am every half hour for the Spanish tour.

Guide Language s: English and Spanish

Booking Information: Some tours don’t need booking for the rest you can reserve your spot on their Facebook Page, or by calling +40768837619

Free walking tour of BTrip Bucharest

BTrip Bucharest Tours is a non-governmental organization with guides that are volunteering to show tourists this incredible city. The organization was founded at the start of 2017. 

They consider it their mission to help anyone that joins them to understand the rich packed history of the city in entertaining new ways. 

As the guides are volunteers and the organization has been around for longer, there are more languages in which you can enjoy their tours. Just check with them in advance.

The team is young and is eager to show you the city but also offer pertinent advice for your journey.

They offer two main free tours of the Romanian capital. These are:

• Old Town Legends and Stories
• Monarchy vs Communism

We’ll tell you more about the Monarchy vs Communism walking tour . If you like to get a slow start to the day and enjoy your breakfast at your accommodation, this might be a better option for you.

The free walking tours of Bucharest start each day at 15:00 in front of the Romanian Athenaeum building. You’ll see your guide in front of the building columns and a group forming around him or her. For this option, you don’t have to book in advance, so you can decide to join at the very last minute.

The tour focuses on the iconic Belle Epoque architecture found on Victoriei Boulevard. The street still holds the same charm as 160 years ago, when it was the first street to be illuminated with kerosene lamps.

The tour will include sightseeing, not just the Romanian Atheneum but also:

• Equestrian Statue Of King Carol
• Revolution Square
• Victoria Avenue
• Cismigiu Garden
• Dambovita River
• Communist neighborhoods and
• Parliament Palace

In understanding the shift in social-economic perspective from one political system to another this free tour of Bucharest will showcase the progress and modernization during the Monarchy period but also the economic growth of the country in the Communist period as well. 

The confusion in the regency period and the brutal transformation in the Stalinist era are also part of the conversation. It all boils up with presenting the pains, sweat, and even deaths that were needed for building the second-largest administrative building in the world, the Palace of Parliament. This is where the tour also ends.

Here is the opinion of other visitors that enjoyed the experience.

While in Bucharest we took advantage of this free tour- which was great! We learned so much about the history and culture of the city and enjoyed every minute. Thanks, Christine for being a great tour guide that really knows her stuff! – Frances W

Whilst in Bucharest I did the free walking tour, Monarchy vs Communism and had a great morning. Our guide, Alice, was extremely welcoming and her local knowledge, not just on the subject of the tour but also the areas of Bucharest, were fantastic! It was a great introduction into such a fascinating city. Thank you! – Bethanh924

Start Location: The Romanian Athenaeum building, St. Benjamin Franklin nr. 1-3

Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours

Start Time: Every day at 15:00

Guide Languages: English (the organization also offers tours in German, Italian, French and Spanish)

Booking Information: This free tour doesn’t need booking. For other tours or details on languages available, you can contact them on the site , on their Facebook Page.

WalkAbout Free Tours of Bucharest

The company WalkAbout started with a group of friends enthusiastic about Romania and its fascinating travel attractions. They created the Cultour NGO and the WalkAbout project in 2011. 

Bucharest and Brasov is where they focused on but they want to expand to other incredible cities in Romania. 

They are committed to transforming each destination into a place to explore not just visit. From this point of view, their free walking tours in Bucharest have an interactive aspect . The idea is to feel like you are living in that place, not just a stranger looking in.

Each guide that presents the cities is a local immersed in the culture of the city. They want to spark curiosity in their guests. Use their tours as a starting point for your adventure in Romania.

Their tour “Story of Bucharest” focuses on more than 500 years of history. The starting point is the center of the city, in the Piața Unirii Park. You’ll easily recognize your guide by its orange outfit. Two daily English tours are starting at 10:30 and 15:00. On Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 10:30 Spanish tours also start.

The feel of the tour is like having a welcoming committee in the Romanian capital. With a short overview that will cover the main historical aspects including:

• Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration behind the Dracula character
• The “golden age” – the Romanian communist era
• The revolution of 1989  
• The current political and social climate.

You’ll find out details that are hard to come by. Your friendly guide will also answer your more practical questions. It’s a great option to consider for the first days of your trip to Bucharest.

Passionate and intriguing suggestions will help you add activities to your vacation. You’ll find out where to buy the best souvenirs, what traditional foods you should try, the best places to hang out, and current cool events.

During your walk you’ll pass by:

• Stavropoleos Convent
• Manuc’s Inn
• Revolution Spots
• Palace of Parliament
• Victoriei Boulevard.

The free tours in Bucharest are possible because many tourists donate to the organization. It’s what helps them keep the experience alive. 

Their passion is best understood from the reviews they’ve received. 

It was my first time with free walking tour. Our tour guide Mara was absolutely brilliant, with great knowledge about the city. Highly recommend! – Anetkayeah

We did the free walking tour with Tina. She was a wonderful guide. Her history lesson and stories were clear, concise, and easy to understand. Now we finally understand this history of Vlad/Dracula. Her speech about communism was excellent. Her English is great. She also gave us lots of good food/bar recommendations. – Eathereplease

Start Location: In Piata Unirii Park, next to the clock, on the alley

Duration: around 2.5 hours

Start Time:

• Every day at 10:30 and 15:00 for the English tours
• Friday to Sunday from 10:30 for the Spanish tour

Guide Languages: English and Spanish

Booking Information: For small groups and individual tourists, you don’t have to book in advance. For groups larger than 10 people you should contact them before attending either on the site , on their Facebook Page.

Your Options for Learning More about Bucharest

Beyond a free walking tour, TravelMaker can offer you a full experience.

To understand the emotions that sparked the revolution, you need to see the interiors of the Palace of Parliament as well as hearing the hardships the population when through so it could be built.

For this reason, we recommend you book the “Last Days of Communism” Tour . You’ll also get to enter the Primaverii Palace, the home of the former dictator. 

Our guide will present you the historical facts but also showcase other landmarks of the tour including:

• Free Press Square 
• The Arch of Triumph 
• Victoriei Square
• Calea Victoriei
• Revolution Square with the Romanian Atheneum and the Revolution’s Memorial
• Union Square
• University Square 
• Romana Square
• Charles de Gaulle Square

Some of our last guests had a great time on the tour. Here’s what they had to say:

We were picked up on time at our hotel. Valentin our guide was dynamic and very knowledgeable about Bucharest and the communist era. The tour itself was very interesting. We learned a lot of things and we saw the most important communism-related sites. The visit to the Palace of Parliament was very interesting as well. We recommend this tour. – Dan

We did know what to expect, but we wanted to learn more about Communism since we have studied it at university for many years. Our guide Valentin Paun was excellent – very informative, who gave us the fact and let us decide if good or bad! It was a fantastic tour, where it was possible to exchange and share comments. Congratulations! – Francois

Start Location: Pick and drop off from your accommodation is available. We’ll need to know the address with one day prior to the departure.

Duration: 4 hours

Start Time: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM

Guide Language: English

Contact: For more information, you can contact us directly either on the site , on our Facebook Page, or by calling or WhatApp on +40 735 525 710.

We also offer other alternatives of tours in Bucharest that include food tours like the Bucharest city tour and Wine Tasting Tour or Evening Tour, and Traditional Dinner . It all depends on the topics you are curious about and the activities you’d like to experience or taste.

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The Full Romanian Journey

To have an incredible experience on your Romanian holiday besides free tours of Bucharest you should consider exploring other destinations starting from Bucharest . We recommend seeing some of the most memorable monuments. 

We can help you plan a private tour that will include activities and stops that fit your taste.

You can also take a look at some of the most popular shared tours we offer . They include destinations that are close to Bucharest or further away depending on your level of adventure . Here are the top suggestions:

• Two Castles in One Day
• Mogosoaia Palace, Snagov & Caldarusani Monasteries Tour 
• Transylvania Break – 2 days tour including Sighisoara
• Medieval Transylvania 3 days tour

Whatever you choose we’ll be here to offer you an authentic and complete experience. You won’t have to worry about transportation, the history of the places, or the times you need to reach a destination . 

We’d love to meet you here in our favorite city. Come and visit Bucharest! We’ll be waiting for you. 

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• Fun & Friendly local guides
• Customer care available 24/7
• 15+ years experience

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Treasure Hunt - Discover Bucharest landmarks & taste Romanian sweets and pretzels!

Sinaia Walking Tour and visit to Peles Castle

Walk Oradea and talk buildings!

𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙫 𝙊𝙡𝙙 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩 & 𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙮 ⭐️ 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 & 𝐏𝐃𝐅 📖

Oradea with Raul

Contrasts of Bucharest: Multicultural Heritage Free Tour

Legends, Pubs & History - The Tipsy History Tour of Bucharest

Bucharest Tour - Essential History , Life during Comunism and Fun

𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙫 𝙊𝙡𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙣 ⭐️ 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 & 𝐏𝐃𝐅 📖

Bucharest From Scratch

Bucharest Old Town Free Tour

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BUCHAREST BY FOOT TOURS

Unique tours with local guides in bucharest.

#1 of 393 Tours in Bucharest (on TripAdvisor)

Español Free Tour: Casco Antiguo y El Parlamento

• Cuando: Todos los dias
• Hora de inicio: 10:00

English Free Tour: Communism in Bucharest

• Schedule: Every Day
• Start time: 15.00 (3pm)

English Free Tour: Old Town and The Parliament

• Start Time: 10:00

Español Free Tour: Free Tour Del Comunismo En Bucarest

Todo lo que quieres saber sobre el comunismo rumano en un recorrido gratuito..

• Todos los dias
• Horario: 15:00
• Duración: 3 horas

Español: Reyes y Dictadores

• Cuando: sábado y domingo
• Hora de inicio: 15.30

Ghosts and Vampires Bucharest Tour

Real vampires, ghosts stories and haunted houses. read more.

• Start Time: 19:00
• Duration: 2.5 hours

Best tour company in Bucharest on TripAdvisor

The most important thing: to transform your vacation into an unforgettable one!

Unbelievable Bucharest –  Unique Tours, Unique Experiences

Try An Unbelievable experience in Bucharest

Meet our guides, why choose our bucharest tours, super friendly local guides, consultancy and reccomendations for free, small things to taste for all the tours, for premium tours, 100% money back guarantee, discover bucharest through an unique experience., bucharest by foot story.

It all started on a Sunday, at a family lunch, when, after a good meal and a glass of wine, our parents accidentally, but call it fate, told us stories from old #Bucharest, about their daily lives, cultural events, and urban myths. 

We suddenly realized that we know almost nothing about our city, Bucharest, so we took the decision to find out more. 

As any lazy “student”, we thought that it’s easier to learn it from others than to search it for ourselves, so we started taking part in different Bucharest tours, some general, other thematic. 

Another stroke of fate, because the passion was born. After every tour, we were spending time discussing what we found out, double-checking the information, finding even more interesting information about architectural or historical sites. Until one day when accidentally, but call it fate, one guide asked us if we are there to spy for our own private tours. 

An idea was born, yes we want our own private tours, but different, tours based on stories, personal memories, and feelings. 

From one blog to another, from one documentary to another, from one old newspaper to another, from our parents’ and grandparents’ stories, from our childhood during communism and from our numerous strolls along the streets of Bucharest, we managed to create unique tours , to include hidden fascinating sites known only by us, to see beyond the beaten touristic paths. 

#Unbelievable, right? But call it fate.

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Join our free walking tours in Bucharest and stroll through 500 years of history from Vlad the Impaler, aka Dracula, to the “golden era” of communism, the ’89 Revolution and today’s protests. Every day, rain or shine! Available in English, Spanish and Hebrew.

Join our free walking tours

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Travel back in time to the “Golden Age” of Romania and discover the rise and fall of the Romanian Communist Regime .

During this walking tour we will share with you stories of communism in Romania, pros and cons of that period, the views and ideology of the communist regime regarding religion and culture, industry, labour, economy, and the everyday life of the people.

You will learn about the 42-years-long communist period of Romania while discovering the buildings and monuments most representative for the period in this 3 hours long walking tour.

Join our Life in Communist Bucharest Free Tour to explore all this outside Bucharest city’s centre and off the beaten paths.

10:30 am – Friday & Saturday

3 pm – Monday & Sunday

The Monument of Rebirth, Revolution Square. Look for our distinctive orange umbrella and check map below.

• Revolution Square ( meeting point )
• Headquarters of the Communist Party
• The Story of the Moving Churches
• The Oldest Hospital in Bucharest
• Palace of Justice
• Stories of the Securitate
• The dissappearing neighborhood
• Great close up to the Palace of the Parliament
• Constitution Square ( last stop)

The Life in Communism Bucharest Free Tour starts at The Monument of Rebirth, Revolution Square. Look for our distinctive orange umbrella or outfit and check map below.

Independent travelers or small size groups.*

* For organized groups larger than 8, please  contact us  prior of joining the tour for sharing our private tours policy. Otherwise, our guides have the freedom of refusing your participation.

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Free museum days in bucharest.

Bucharest has many hidden gems in the form of museums and art galleries waiting to be discovered

10 books to understand Romania and Romanians

Romania has a fascinating history and, although we try to share as much as possible during our free tours

Facts about ROMANIA

How much you know about Romania? At the end of the quiz you will receive a role in the Romanian Royal Court. Let the games begin!

Bucharest – the city of gardens

Summers can get very hot in Bucharest but the good news it that there are a lot of gardens and terraces where you can cool down and enjoy a cold lemonade, coffee or a nice good wine. Just pick one from the list below and enjoy